The first V:28 demo "time is empty" was recorded in April 2002, and received very good critics in the metal press. In addition to this, V:28 played their debut concert as support for Enslaved in May 2002. Later the same year a drummer, Børre Iversen, joined forces with V:28. And a support concert for Red Harvest and Cadaver Inc, was played with this line-up in October 2002. But due to different interests in further developements V:28 split with the drummer, and returned to the use of programmed drums.
In June 2003 V:28 entered Subsonic Society Studios to record their debut album, "NonAnthropogenic", with LRZ, known from Red Harvest, as producer. The album features a special appearance from Grutle Kjellson from Enslaved with vocals on two tracks. In September V:28 signed a contract with the American label Vendlus Records. The debut album "NonAnthropogenic" was released on Halloween 2003, October 31st. Atle Johansen was officially recruited as a fulltime bassplayer of V:28 in the end of 2003. He had been playing session bass with V:28 for a while and on some gigs, and it seemed right to expand to a trio. After the recording of the "NonAnthropogenic" album V:28 played at the Hole In The Sky metal festival 2003 in Bergen.
V:28 started to record their second album, entitled "SoulSaviour" in November 2004, and it was finished in January 2005. The recordings were done in Forbidden Frequencies, their own studio. As the job LRZ did on the first album was so amazing, V:28 asked him to produce and mix the "SoulSaviour" album as well. On this album V:28 worked with some other bands as well, such as the legendary industrial acts Deutsch Nepal and Raison D'Être and the norwegian cult band When. That was a great experience, and the result turned out amazing. Once again Vendlus Records was chosen to release the album.
The release of the "SoulSaviour" album was marked with a release party, held in Arendal, Norway, May 20th. A show that turned out to be the best concert ever done by the band, thanks to the amazing fans. "SoulSaviour" was officially released on Tuesday May 24th.
The group have disbanded as of December 22nd, 2008.
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Perspective
V:28 Lyrics
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In panic I stay
On this endless voyage
I am just a matter without face
Drifting through space
Left alone
All is bygone
Like a dead objective
From a different perspective
The lyrics to V:28's song Perspective describe a feeling of isolation and disconnection from the world. The opening line "So close, so far away" suggests a sense of longing for closeness, but also a feeling of distance or separation from what is desired. This feeling is so overwhelming that the singer is in a state of panic and feels as though they are on an endless voyage with no clear destination. The line "I am just a matter without face" further emphasizes a feeling of disassociation, as if the singer is not fully present in their own body or identity.
As the song continues, the theme of isolation intensifies. The line "Left alone/All is bygone" suggests a sense of loss or abandonment, and the singer begins to see the world as "faint" and "dead objective." The final line, "From a different perspective," implies that the singer's isolation has led them to view the world in a completely different way than they once did, perhaps even seeing it as bleak or hopeless.
Overall, Perspective is a song about feeling disconnected from the world and the people around you, and the profound impact this can have on one's perception of reality. The lyrics capture a sense of desperation and isolation that many people can relate to, and the music itself adds to the haunting and atmospheric tone of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
So close, so far away
I am in close physical proximity to my goal, yet it still feels far away and unattainable.
In panic I stay
I am paralyzed by fear and unable to take action towards my goal.
On this endless voyage
I am on a never-ending journey without a clear destination or purpose.
I am just a matter without face
I feel insignificant and anonymous, without a clear identity or sense of self.
Drifting through space
I am aimlessly floating through life without direction or purpose.
Left alone
I feel isolated and abandoned, with no one to turn to for support.
All is bygone
The past is gone and cannot be changed or reclaimed, leaving me with feelings of regret and nostalgia.
I see the world faint
The world around me appears blurry and unclear, as if it is fading away into nothingness.
Like a dead objective
My goals and aspirations feel lifeless and unattainable, as if they are no longer worth striving for.
From a different perspective
When I step back and look at my situation from a new angle, I realize that there may be other ways to approach my problems and find a sense of purpose and direction.
Contributed by Skyler M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.